Definition of bladder cancer: Cancer that forms in tissues of the bladder (the organ that stores urine). Most bladder cancers are transitional cell carcinomas (cancer that begins in cells that normally make up the inner lining of the bladder). Other types include squamous cell carcinoma (cancer that begins in thin, flat cells) and adenocarcinoma (cancer that begins in cells that make and release mucus and other fluids). The cells that form squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma develop in the inner lining of the bladder as a result of chronic irritation and inflammation.
Estimated new cases and deaths from bladder cancer in the United States in 2013:
- New cases: 72,570
- Deaths: 15,210
See the online booklet What You Need To Know About™ Bladder Cancer to learn about bladder cancer symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and questions to ask the doctor.
Treatment Information about treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and vaccine therapy
Prevention, Genetics, Causes Information related to prevention and risk factors
Screening and Testing
Information about methods of cancer detection including new imaging technologies, tumor markers, and biopsy procedures- Bladder and Other Urothelial Cancers Screening
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